WOMAN'S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2973, 16 January 1917, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR.

(By Imogen.)

"THE LONG, LONG

TKAIL "

SOLDIER'S WEDDING AT FEATHERSTON

ARMY WAGON AS COACH

There have been military weddings in the New Zealand training camps, functions whose ritual included an arch of crossed swords, beneath which tho happy people passed, but, until last Boxing Day, no bride and bridegroom had driven frojji the church to the wedding breakfast in an Army Service Wagon—an ordinary G.S. wagon, though it and its team of six horses and the harness were so highly , polished that they would have been a source of danger to an army had they been in tho held.

When. Driver, Evans, of the A.S.C. at Featherston' Camp, and his bride, who is a daughter of Superintendent Wright, of the Police Department, were taking their lifelong vows in the Church of England Institute on that sifriny summer day, they had no idea of going away in an Army Service wagon. The 0.C., A.S.C, in giving the brido away, did not mention that he was aware .of a plot among Driver Evans's comrades. So it was with astonishment that their eyes opened wide when they saw a six-horso turn-out waiting for them outside, and they were told that it was to carry them to Featherston, where the wedding breakfast was to bo hold. , / The best man and hridesmaids had _an extra seat, not provided for in the A.S.C. regulations, placed behind the box seat; and, since it was a "ride-and-drive" turn-out, the bridegroom was requested to act ae brakes,)nan—in the language of the A.S.C, he was "on the brake." Off They Got The General Service wagon simply shone in its coat of' new paint and varnish. The' metal of the wheel boxes, never intended to be made bright, glowed with a deep bronze . sheen, aud the other metal fittings had had a generous application of elbow grease. Six horses can, as a rule, do anything that is required with a G.S. wagon on the road. But the friends of Driver Evans wero anxious that there should be no doubt about tho matter, no possibility' of there being any .sluggishness about the , turnout. Therefore they had. selected six splendid horses, just in from a spell, and for three days had fed and groomed them with solicitous care, and to ba sure that these fine steeds should not lack.perfect guidance, a staff sergeantmajor and two sergeants wore in the saddles each riding the near-side horse of his pair of horses and driving the other, after the fashion of tho "ride, and drive."

The bride and bridegroom wore in their places, the best man and the bridesmaids sat behind.them. Tho O.C. gave the signal to start. Maybe the smart drivers just touched tho flanks of,their mounts with their spurs, which have rowols in the form of small, bluntedged wheels. At any rate, the six shining horses tried to walk on their hind legs, and tho polished steel chains flashed silver fire as they tightened and sang in the sunshine. Tlifen there wns a flash of horseshoes spurning the dust, a rumblo of wheels, some smothered screams, and showers of rice, tapioca, and other harbinger of joy and good fortune. These emblems of luck were thrown by soldiers who had gathered. Tho camp regulations compel all vehicles to move at a walking pace within the Camp bounds. This being so, it was fortunate that the box-seat of the wagon was high and the aim of tho throwers baulked by tho elevation. Through a hissing, pelting shower, and with the bride sheltering in the leo of the man on the brake, the wagon moved, with dancing horses, towards the camp gates. The "Long Trail." Suddenly, down the strtes near Headquarters there camo a diversion, a conlpany of bandsmen marching briskly, as though afraid they would be toolate for the wedding. Tho Camp Brass Band was away on leave, but those members of the Trumpet Band who were in camp had risen to tho occasion, and, being nastily.summoned, had not had time to arrange their repertoire for the occasion. The band swung ftito line at the head of the cavalcade, and the tune lit played was "Tho Long, Long Trail." At tho camp gates tho guard turned out and the hand stepped aside still playing heartily. The horses were nearly jumping out of their skin by this, and wero fighting with their sniiling drivers. "Trot!" The order camo, as' the gates wero cleared; nnd if any man should say that the trot was more iike a canter it would bo idle to dispute it, for the trot is a sober pace for horses trained to the minute. As it was, the bride and her husband, who was on the brake, and the best man and il.e bridesmaids, and the guests, and \he wagon with tho polished wiieeld, and the shining horses with siWer traces, and tho O.C, and the Staff SergeantMajor, and the two sergeants all disappeared behind a veil of dust as they sped on their way to Foatherston, with the band still playing "Tho Long, Long Trail." And though this is far from_ being a fairy tale, lei us eii'l it with the wish that ends so many Irish fairy teles, and hope, "That if they don't livo happy, lhat

wo may; And if they can't get coffee, they'll both drink tay."

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (By Arrangement with - Mrs. Eollestou, Hail' Physician and Face Specialist. Qualified London and Paris.) "Mother,"—As very often much depends upon the treatment a child's hair and scalp receive, I would advise you to bring your little girl in to let mo examine tlie condition of tho scalp. It is often necessary to cut tho hair to improve the strength and growth. "H. Bay."—Calyo Shampoo Powders arc best for washing the hair; they aro very cleansing and nourishing to the roots, nnd do not make tho hair dry or brittle. Price, Gd. each, or ss. doz. "Ethel B."—We have some very choice switches of tho very best quality hair from £1 10s. to £5 55., according to size, or we will be pleased to make eno to match sample of your hair, and post it on approval. Further replies posted. Mrs. Kolleston, 250 Lamblon Quay.— Advt. Ladies' eilk hose for wear at Trentham —nnd after—may bo purchased to advantage at Price's Store, 51-56 Willis Street. Silt-aiiklcd hose, 2s. lid., 3s. Gd., -Is. Gd.; puro silk, 6s. Gd. and 7s. Gd. up.—Advt. Convincing proof of the value of "Sy. ilal" in cases of sunburn and Trindbufn is provided in a statement by a uon. com. now in camp at Trentham. Ho had suffered severely from chapped and roughened skin, tried a sample pot, and derived such remarkablo benefits that he spread its lanio and fame amongst others at the camp, all of whom speak in the highest terms of tho softening, soothing, healing properties of this refreshing omolliont. 2s, at chemists and 6tores,—Advt.

SOCIAL AN© PERSONAL The Red Crocs Work. The Rod Gross depot in Mercer Street was opened yesterday, and work was recommenced. A number of cases have been forwarded from the country guilds during the recess. Tho following centres have forwarded goods to the depot:—Havelock North lied Cross Workers; Patriotic; Society, Palmerstou North; Ureymouth Red Cross Society; Pukeroa Red Cross Guild; pupils of Makarn School; Mrs. Judah Myers (Fitsshorbort Terrace); Keep-On League (Napier); Clyde Quay Infants' School; Red Cross Guild, Maraekakaho; Napier Branch British Red Cross; Rakaunui Red Cross; Carnarvon Red Cross Guild; Turakina Red Cross Guild; New Plymouth Centre British Red Cross.

The Wellington R«d Cross shop wijl be open to-day, and there will be an excellent assortment of home-mado scones and cakes and other dainties, and flowers wiil also be for sale. Next Friday the Women's National Reserve will be in charge of the shop, and cakes nnd produce of all kinds will be sold. Wanganui Notes. Mrs. E. H. Suisted, the hon. secretary of tho \Vanganui Military Hospital Guild, now the recognised subcentro for the British and N.Z. Red Cross, forwards the following interesting details' of tho splendid work dono by this organisation, since last March. The following ladies comprise the committee: —Mcsdames M/tckay, 'Veitch, Ashton, Smith, Sigley (vice-president), Ashton, Symes, Grant, Milne, Neilson, and Sanow.

Since March 8, 18 cases of clothing and comforts were dispatched, and satisfactory information was received as to the arrival and disposal of the goods. Messrs. Brass and Elliot are to be especially commended for their valuable services as cutters. The voluntary packers also lent most valuable assistance—the Messrs. Allpress, Scott, and others. Ono indefatigable lady actually comploted 538 sots of clothing, and another 112; this will give a fair idea of the work that individuals have done for the guild. JMoney was provided for the carrying! on of tho work from, time to time, hy flower days aud street sales, etc.

The Patriotic Association has always responded most readily to all requests for assistance, on all occasions. It is most satisfactory to the supporters of the guild to he assured that all the cases consigned through this organisation have been duly acknowledged, and letters of appreciation have been received from time to time by the secretary.

Mrs. Bob Maunsell, of the Wairarapa. is the guest of Miss.Perry, Kelburn.

Mrs. Will Broad, of Wanganui, is the- guest of Miss Chalmers, on the Terrace. Mrs. Ted Moore is also with Miss Chalmers.

Mrs. L. 11. B. Wilson, and family have taken a houso at Day's Bay for a fortnights.

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Firth arc returning from a trip to Rotorua to-morrow,

Mrs. Haywood, of the Hutt, is staying with Mrs. Vallanco at "Kalmmihgi," Masterton. .

Mrs. Mitford and her brother havo returned from Rotorua.

Miss Payno is tho guest of Mrs. Budge, in Stratford.

Mr. and Mrs. Balcombo Brown, who havo been staying in Rotorua, are now visiting Marton. .

Mrs. C. 11. Cottorill and Miss Cotterill havo returned to Tjmara from a round of visits in tho Wairarapa.

Miss Marjorie Nicholls has gone to Wainui-o-niata for a fortnight.

Mrs. Lionel Hitclnngs and her little daughter are roturning to Feilding today.

A correspondent writes:—Would you bo so good as to publish in The Dominion, for the benefit Of its roaders, the recipe for jam made with salt. Thero havo been several ref erencus to this jam being made in England, but tho recipe has never been given. If you could publish the recipe giving the various amounts of fruit, sugar, and salt, I am-sure it would result in a great saving of sugar during the next two or throe months.—Can , any of our readers supply a reliable recipe?-

During a motor run from Wairarapa to Taranaki young women and girls wore frequently noticed working vigorously in fields harvesting (says a Masterton paper). School children were also notified in likely places cutting cocksfoot; and ono instance catne under notice of bowlers deserting tho green and cutting cocksfoot for tho benefit of tho patriotic funds.